bicarbonate

noun/baɪˈkɑrbənɪt/

Frequency rank: #16,660 most common English word

Meaning

A salt containing the HCO₃⁻ ion, commonly used as baking soda or as an antacid.

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Example sentence

The doctor advised him to drink water mixed with bicarbonate to help settle his upset stomach.

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